In this article, we look at 5 states with the highest college tuition and fees in the United States. You can see how we ranked these states and read about companies that are helping make education more accessible through their tuition reimbursement programs by heading over to our article, 15 States With The Highest College Tuition and Fees.
5. Oregon
Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $6,220
Despite a reduction in college education costs by 4.80% compared to last year, Oregon ranks fifth in the list of states with the highest college tuition and fees. Located in the Pacific Northwest of the US, Oregon is among the most educated states in the country, with over 41% of the youth having completed a college or associate degree, and 36% of the people holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
4. Massachusetts
Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $6,893
Massachusetts is the most educated state in the United States, and is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cost of education in the state is high, however. In-district students on average pay close to $7,000 for a two-year college degree.
3. New Hampshire
Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $7,094
New Hampshire has one of the highest rates of college education attainment (42.7%) despite being the third most expensive state to get college education in. This is likely due to high income levels in the state. The average median household income was estimated to be $83,449 in 2021, according to the Census Bureau. New Hampshire also has the lowest poverty rate in the US. You can read more about this in our article, the 25 Poorest States in America.
2. South Dakota
Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $7,312
South Dakota is one of the least populated states in the US, and is located in the Midwest. It has the second highest college tuition and fees in the United States, estimated to average $7,312 for a two-year college degree for in-district students. Presentation College, Oglala Lakota College, Mitchell Technical College, and Western Dakota Technical College are some prominent educational institutions offering college degrees in the state. 42.2% of South Dakota’s population aged between 18 and 24 have a college degree.
1. Vermont
Two-Year College Tuition and Fees: $8,660
Vermont tops the list of states with the highest college tuition and fees. Even though the cost of college education has come down by 7% compared to last year, students still pay over $8,500 on average for a two-year college degree. 45.9% of the youth in the state have a college or associate degree. Vermont is also the third most educated state in the United States in terms of higher education attainment, with 44.4% of the population aged 25 and above holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
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